Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 256

Chapter 256

Lily's heart almost melted from Maryanne's affection.

Terence returned to the car and glanced at the two of them through the rearview mirror occasionally. His lips curved into a faint smile. Maryanne had already picked out the spot for food. Drinking must be accompanied by barbeque,

AL 4:00p.m., there were no other customers in the barbeque restaurant. They chose a table on the rooftop terrace near the fireplace.

The setting sun painted the sloy in a hue that cast a red glow on them, and the warmth from the fireplace and heating kept the chill away,

Lily had a glass of amber-colored cocktail in her hand. The drink had a low alcohol content and tasted good. It was the same brand Terence had once brought to her

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There are other flavors here too. You can try them out, Terence said and pointed at the colorful selection of cocktails on the rack. "I've booked a room for the both of you at the hotel next door. You can crash there if you have had too much."

Hazel was at her place. If Hazel was there and she wasn't going home, Lily needed

to read through the unread messages. Some were from the store's group chat and

tomorrow.

was one from Nadia. The timestamp on Nadia's message showed it was sent

going through the second-round shortlist for the Avelon

was Layla and explained apologetically that she had been in a closed competition for the past few days, which just ended. She scrolled further down and didn't see any messages or missed calls from Hazel Lily realized she had expected too much. Hazel probably didn't even remember when her competition

since you got married, I've

Lily agreed and put

drinking!" Maryanne chirped and opened another bottle of

made sure Lily ate.

but for some reason, her

the other hand, lowered her head and

alone," Terence instructed.

Terence. But unexpectedly, her legs gave out as soon as she stood and

out and steadied her. He said, "Stay here and wait